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Transport Manager

Kinaxia Logistics

Shrewsbury

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A logistics company in Shrewsbury is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee the transportation of goods. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery schedules, optimizing routes, and maintaining compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a strong understanding of delivery logistics. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including life assurance and pension, along with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Life assurance
Pension
Onsite Parking
Cycle to work scheme
Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a transport management role.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
  • Knowledge of current legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee transportation of goods ensuring timely delivery.
  • Optimize routes to improve efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership and team management
Knowledge of transportation logistics
Understanding of compliance and legislation
IT systems utilisation

Tools

IT Management Systems
Job description

Maidens of Telford is looking for a Transport Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the transportation of goods to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery schedules. The Transport Manager will play a crucial role in optimising routes, maintaining high customer service standards, and ensuring compliance with current legislative requirements.

  • Monday - Friday
  • 40 hours per week
  • Competitive salary
  • Additional benefits :
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Exceptional fleet
  • Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
  • Full Uniform and PPE
  • Onsite Parking
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
  • Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)
About the Job
  • Lead on the full utilisation of IT systems and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver / vehicle / loads / trailers to improve both the efficiency of the department and the Group;
  • Provide leadership and motivation to your team to build an effective and engaged workforce resulting in improved productivity and sustained customer service levels;
  • Lead on the recruitment and training and development of your department to ensu...
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